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Literature in English
Grade 10 2026
TERM III
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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
1 1
3

Oral Literature
Songs/Oral Poetry- Introduction and Types
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define oral poetry and songs
- Identify types of oral poetry
- Appreciate the role of songs in oral tradition
The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on the meaning of oral poetry
- Listen to different types of oral songs
- Classify songs based on function and occasion
What is oral poetry and why is it performed?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Classification charts
- Definition assessment - Classification exercises - Listening comprehension - Oral discussions
1 2
Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry
Songs/Oral Poetry- Features and Functions
Songs/Oral Poetry- Performance
Appreciation of Poetry- Categories of Poems
Appreciation of Poetry- Process of Writing (Part 1)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify features of oral poetry
- Analyse functions of songs in society
- Value songs as cultural expressions
The learner is guided to:
- Identify features of oral poetry from sample songs
- Discuss functions of songs in various communities
- Present findings on charts
How do songs serve communities?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample songs
- Feature analysis charts
- Presentation materials
- Selected songs
- Performance space
- Recording devices
- Poetry samples
- Graphic organisers
- Digital devices
- Brainstorming materials
- Topic selection guides
- Feature identification - Function analysis - Chart presentations - Peer assessment
1 3
Poetry
Appreciation of Poetry- Process of Writing (Part 2)
Appreciation of Poetry- Sharing and Publishing
Appreciation of Poetry- Portfolio Development
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Create the structure of a poem
- Determine appropriate style for a poem
- Appreciate form in poetry writing
The learner is guided to:
- Create the structure (stanzas, lines) of a poem
- Determine the style to use
- Share ideas with peers for feedback
How do we structure a poem?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry structure guides
- Sample poems
- Peer feedback tools
- Publishing materials
- School magazine
- Feedback forms
- Portfolio materials
- Compiled poems
- Reflection journals
- Structure creation - Style selection assessment - Peer feedback - Observation
1 4
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Themes (Part 1)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Themes (Part 2)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify themes in the novel
- Discuss major and minor themes
- Appreciate thematic depth in literature
The learner is guided to:
- Identify the themes brought out in the novel
- Collaborate to discuss the themes
- Present findings to class
What are the main themes in our novel?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Theme analysis charts
- Discussion guides
- Tree diagrams
- Analysis materials
- Theme identification - Discussion participation - Presentations - Written analysis
1 5
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Lessons Learnt (Part 1)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Lessons Learnt (Part 2)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify lessons from the novel
- Discuss moral and social lessons
- Appreciate literature for moral education
The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on lessons learnt from the novel
- Discuss lessons with peers
- Make notes on key takeaways
What lessons can we learn from this novel?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Lesson extraction guides
- Note-taking materials
- Real-life examples
- Reflection journals
- Lesson identification - Discussion quality - Written notes - Oral presentations
2 1
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- History of Kenya (Part 1)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Research the history of Kenya
- Identify historical elements in the novel
- Appreciate how history influences fiction
The learner is guided to:
- Research online and offline on the history of Kenya
- Share findings with peers
- Discuss elements of Kenyan history depicted in the novel
How has history influenced this novel?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Internet resources
- Historical references
- Research presentation - Historical analysis - Oral discussions - Written summaries
2 2
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- History of Kenya (Part 2)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Culture of Kenya (Part 1)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse how historical events shape characters and plot
- Debate the influence of history on fiction
- Value historical context in literature
The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a debate on how Kenyan history influenced the novel
- Discuss specific historical references in the text
- Make connections between history and narrative
What role does history play in shaping the story?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Debate guidelines
- Historical materials
- Cultural reference materials
- Discussion guides
- Debate assessment - Analysis quality - Argumentation skills - Peer evaluation
2 3
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Culture of Kenya (Part 2)
Non-Fiction: Personal Journal- Language and Style Analysis
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse how Kenyan culture influences the novel
- Relate cultural aspects to contemporary society
- Value culture's role in shaping fiction
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how Kenyan culture influenced the writing of the novel
- Link cultural elements to real life
- Make notes on cultural relevance
What can we learn about our culture from this novel?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Cultural analysis tools
- Note-taking materials
- Sample journals
- Digital devices
- Style analysis materials
- Cultural analysis - Relevance discussions - Written analysis - Oral presentations
2 4
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Non-Fiction: Personal Journal- Creative Journal Writing
Short Forms- Introduction and Types
Short Forms- Features and Functions (Part 1)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Write journal entries from personal experiences
- Apply appropriate language and style
- Value journals for effective communication
The learner is guided to:
- Make journal entries based on personal experiences
- Focus on themes such as risk awareness and road safety
- Share work with peers for review
How can we express our experiences through journals?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Writing materials
- Sample journals
- Peer review tools
- Video recordings
- Digital devices
- Sample short forms
- Sample proverbs and riddles
- Feature analysis charts
- Presentation materials
- Journal writing assessment - Peer review - Language effectiveness - Portfolio organization
2 5
4

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Poetry
Short Forms- Features and Functions (Part 2)
Short Forms- Composition and Performance
Short Forms- Portfolio Development
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Onomatopoeia
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse features of wise sayings, tongue twisters, jokes, and puns
- Discuss their functions in society
- Appreciate their entertainment and educational value
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss meanings and features of wise sayings, tongue twisters, jokes, and puns
- Brainstorm on their functions
- Share findings with peers
What roles do these short forms play in society?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample short forms
- Analysis materials
- Discussion guides
- Writing materials
- Performance space
- Recording devices
- Portfolio materials
- Compiled short forms
- Reflection journals
- Sample poems
- Digital devices
- Sound pattern charts
- Feature identification - Function analysis - Oral discussions - Written summaries
3 1
Poetry
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Idiophones
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Rhyme
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns Review
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define idiophones
- Identify idiophones in oral poetry
- Appreciate their role in creating auditory effects
The learner is guided to:
- Describe idiophones
- Listen to audio/video recordings of poems
- Identify idiophones in poems
How do idiophones create sound effects in poetry?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio/video recordings
- Sample poems
- Analysis materials
- Rhyme scheme charts
- Analysis tools
- Review materials
- Discussion guides
- Identification exercises - Listening comprehension - Oral discussions - Written notes
3 2
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Structure
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Features of a Play
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the structure of a play
- Identify acts and scenes
- Appreciate dramatic structure
The learner is guided to:
- Search for the meaning of a play
- Brainstorm on the structure of a play
- Summarise findings on a chart
What is the structure of a play?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample plays
- Digital devices
- Structure charts
- Set play
- Video recordings
- Feature analysis charts
- Structure identification - Chart assessment - Presentations - Oral discussions
3 3
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Elements (Part 1)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify exposition and introduction of characters
- Understand inciting incident
- Appreciate dramatic elements
The learner is guided to:
- Read or watch a play
- Identify exposition, characters, setting, and inciting incident
- Discuss these elements with peers
How do plays introduce their stories?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Element identification guides
- Discussion materials
- Element identification - Discussion participation - Written analysis - Oral presentations
3 4
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Elements (Part 2)
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Importance
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify rising action, confrontation, and conclusion
- Analyse dramatic progression
- Value plot development in plays
The learner is guided to:
- Identify rising action, confrontation, and conclusion in a play
- Discuss how these elements create dramatic tension
- Make notes on plot progression
How does conflict develop in a play?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Plot analysis tools
- Note-taking materials
- Discussion guides
- Presentation materials
- Plot analysis - Element identification - Written notes - Oral discussions
3 5
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Review and Reading Session
Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Structure
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Synthesise understanding of play structure and features
- Engage in critical reading of plays
- Value plays from Kenya for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Team up with peers to conduct a reading session on plays
- Make reviews of plays read
- Share insights and reflections
What have we learned about plays?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Various plays
- Review materials
- Reading logs
- Sample autobiographies
- Digital devices
- Graphic organisers
- Reading comprehension - Review quality - Discussion participation - Self-reflection
4 1
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Content Analysis
Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Relating to Real Life
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss the content of an autobiography
- Identify key life events and experiences
- Value autobiographies for understanding life journeys
The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a reading session to read an autobiography
- Brainstorm and discuss the content
- Write a synopsis of the content
Why do people write autobiographies?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample autobiographies
- Reading materials
- Synopsis writing guides
- Discussion guides
- Reflection journals
- Content analysis - Discussion quality - Synopsis assessment - Peer review
4 2
5

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Trickster Narrative- Introduction and Features
Trickster Narrative- Functions
Trickster Narrative- Features of Style
Trickster Narrative- Moral Lessons
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define a trickster narrative
- Identify features of trickster narratives
- Appreciate this narrative type
The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on the definition of a trickster narrative
- Team up to collect trickster narratives
- Search for features and present findings
What is a trickster narrative?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample trickster narratives
- Digital devices
- Collection materials
- Sample narratives
- Function analysis charts
- Discussion guides
- Style analysis tools
- Note-taking materials
- Lesson extraction guides
- Discussion materials
- Definition assessment - Feature identification - Collection review - Presentations
4 3
Oral Literature
Poetry
Trickster Narrative- Performance (Part 1)
Trickster Narrative- Performance (Part 2)
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Alliteration
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Prepare to perform trickster narratives
- Use appropriate verbal cues
- Value performance techniques
The learner is guided to:
- Practice narrating trickster narratives
- Use appropriate verbal cues
- Receive feedback from peers
How can we effectively perform trickster narratives?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample narratives
- Performance space
- Recording devices
- Performance materials
- Evaluation rubrics
- Sample poems
- Digital devices
- Sound pattern charts
- Performance preparation - Verbal cue assessment - Peer feedback - Practice observation
4 4
Poetry
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Assonance
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Consonance
Appreciation of Poetry- Relating Sound Patterns to Subject Matter
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define and identify assonance in poems
- Analyse the effect of assonance
- Value sound patterns for poetic beauty
The learner is guided to:
- Search for the meaning of assonance
- Identify assonance in poems
- Discuss the significance of assonance in poetry
What role does assonance play in poetry?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample poems
- Analysis tools
- Note-taking materials
- Digital devices
- Analysis materials
- Various poems
- Analysis charts
- Discussion guides
- Identification exercises - Analysis quality - Oral discussions - Written notes
4 5
Poetry
Appreciation of Poetry- Composing with Sound Patterns
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Compose a poem using sound patterns learned
- Apply alliteration, assonance, and consonance
- Value creative expression through poetry
The learner is guided to:
- Compose a poem on mental health or road safety
- Use sound patterns (alliteration, assonance, consonance)
- Share poems with peers for feedback
How can we use sound patterns in our own poetry?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Writing materials
- Sample poems
- Peer review tools
- Composition assessment - Sound pattern application - Peer feedback - Creativity evaluation
5 1
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Play from Kenya- The Plot
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Setting
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the sequence of events in the play
- Analyse plot development
- Appreciate how plot structures drama
The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to read the set play
- Present the sequence of events on a flow chart
- Discuss plot progression
How does the plot unfold in this play?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Flow chart materials
- Discussion guides
- Setting analysis tools
- Note-taking materials
- Plot identification - Flow chart assessment - Oral discussions - Peer review
5 2
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Characters
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Characterisation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify characters in the set play
- Discuss character traits and development
- Appreciate character complexity
The learner is guided to:
- Identify characters in the set play
- Collaborate to discuss their traits
- Discuss relationships among characters
Who are the main characters in the play?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Character charts
- Discussion materials
- Role play materials
- Analysis tools
- Character identification - Trait analysis - Discussion participation - Written summaries
5 3
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Themes (Part 1)
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Themes (Part 2)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify themes in the set play
- Discuss major thematic concerns
- Appreciate thematic depth in drama
The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to identify and illustrate themes in the play
- Share responses with peers
- Discuss how themes are developed
What are the main themes in this play?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Theme analysis charts
- Discussion guides
- Real-life examples
- Presentation materials
- Theme identification - Discussion quality - Written analysis - Presentations
5 4
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Language and Style (Part 1)
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Language and Style (Part 2)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify stylistic devices in the play
- Analyse language use in drama
- Appreciate the playwright's craft
The learner is guided to:
- Identify stylistic devices used in the play
- Present findings in class
- Discuss the effectiveness of language choices
What stylistic devices are used in the play?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Style analysis charts
- Presentation materials
- Summary materials
- Analysis tools
- Style identification - Presentations - Discussion participation - Written analysis
5 5
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Performance (Part 1)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Prepare sections of the play for performance
- Understand performance requirements
- Value dramatic performance
The learner is guided to:
- Select sections of the play for performance
- Practice role playing with peers
- Receive feedback on performance preparation
How do we prepare to perform a play?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Performance space
- Practice materials
- Performance preparation - Practice observation - Peer feedback - Self-assessment
6 1
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Performance and Review (Part 2)
Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Themes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Perform sections of the play
- Demonstrate understanding through performance
- Acknowledge the value of plays in highlighting societal concerns
The learner is guided to:
- Role play a section of the play with peers
- Record performances
- Review and reflect on learning
Why should one read and perform plays?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Performance space
- Recording devices
- Sample autobiographies
- Graphic organisers
- Discussion materials
- Performance assessment - Recording review - Self-reflection - Peer evaluation
6 2
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Values
Songs/Oral Poetry- Form and Structure
Songs/Oral Poetry- Features of Lullabies and Play Songs
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify values depicted in the autobiography
- Discuss how values are represented
- Relate values to real life and acknowledge their significance for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Team up to pick out values depicted in the autobiography
- Relate values in the autobiography to real life
- Discuss how themes represent values
How are values portrayed in autobiographies and what can we learn from them?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample autobiographies
- Values charts
- Discussion guides
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide
- Audio-visual resources
- Values identification - Discussion participation - Written analysis - Self-reflection
6 3
6

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry
Songs/Oral Poetry- Functions
Songs/Oral Poetry- Performance
Appreciation of Poetry- Repetition
Appreciation of Poetry- Refrain
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse the functions of play songs and lullabies for literary analysis
- Perform lullabies and play songs for literary appreciation
- Appreciate the role of songs in oral tradition
The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on the functions of play songs and lullabies
- Team up to perform lullabies and play songs using appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues
- Organise the songs presented in the class portfolio for peer review
How do play songs help in social cohesion in the society?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio recordings
- Class portfolio
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Audio-visual resources
- Poetry books
- Charts
- Performance assessment - Peer assessment - Portfolio assessment - Observation
6 4
Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Appreciation of Poetry- Chorus
Appreciation of Poetry- Composing with Rhythm
Anthology of Short Stories- Features
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify repetition, refrain and the chorus in a poem for critical analysis
- Analyse repetition, refrain and the chorus in a poem for literary appreciation
- Acknowledge the importance of poetry for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to recite a poem that has repetition, refrain or a chorus
- Discuss the significance of repetition, refrain and chorus in a poem
- Compose a poem with repetition, refrain or a chorus
How does rhythm promote enjoyment in the recitation of a poem?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- School magazine
- Teacher's Guide
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts
- Poem composition assessment - Peer assessment - Creative writing assessment - Checklists
6 5
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Anthology of Short Stories- History
Anthology of Short Stories- Culture
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Relate aspects of history to the short story for critical analysis
- Identify elements of history from the short stories
- Appreciate how history and culture have shaped the short story as a form of fiction
The learner is guided to:
- Team up to identify elements of history from the short stories
- Summarise findings using graphic organisers
- Relate the events of a short story to the history and culture of the region from where it is derived
How has history and culture influenced the short story?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide
- Graphic organiser assessment - Group discussions - Peer assessment - Checklists
7 1
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Anthology of Short Stories- Reading and Collection
Anthology of Short Stories- Plot and Setting
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and collect short stories for literary appreciation
- Organise short stories in a portfolio
- Appreciate how history and culture have shaped the short story as a form of fiction
The learner is guided to:
- Team up to collect short stories and organise them in a class portfolio
- Conduct a reading session on the short stories collected and review with peers
- Share findings from reading sessions
How has history and culture influenced the short story?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Class portfolio
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Charts
- Manilla papers
- Portfolio assessment - Reading assessment - Peer assessment - Observation
7 2
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Anthology of Short Stories- Character and Characterisation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse the characters and their traits for literary analysis
- Identify relationships between characters
- Appreciate the value of the short story for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Identify the characters in the short story and their traits
- Practise hot seating for various characters
- Link the characters to real life and draw lessons
How do characters in short stories reflect our society?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Hot seating assessment - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment
7 3
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Anthology of Short Stories- Lessons
Autobiography- Structure
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Extract moral lessons from short stories
- Relate short stories to real life experiences
- Appreciate the value of the short story for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to present a summary of the characters and their relationship with others in a graphic organiser and display it in the classroom
- Pick out the moral lessons from the short story
- Relate lessons to real life
Why should we pick moral lessons from short stories?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide
- Autobiographies
- Digital devices
- Graphic organiser assessment - Oral questions - Group discussions - Checklists
7 4
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Autobiography- Content
Performance in Oral Literature- Features
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss the content of an autobiography for literary appreciation
- Relate the content of an autobiography to real life
- Acknowledge the value of writing for personal growth
The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a reading session to read an autobiography
- Brainstorm and discuss the content of the autobiography
- Work jointly to write a synopsis of the content of the autobiography and share for peer review
- Team up to relate the content of the autobiography to real life
Why do people write autobiographies?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Autobiographies
- Digital devices
- Class portfolio
- Teacher's Guide
- Audio-visual resources
- Charts
- Synopsis assessment - Peer assessment - Group discussions - Checklists
7 5
7

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Performance in Oral Literature- Qualities of a Good Storyteller
Performance in Oral Literature- Techniques
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss qualities of a good story teller for literary appreciation
- Evaluate performance techniques in oral literature for critical analysis
- Acknowledge the place of performance in oral literature for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Make notes on the qualities of a good story teller
- Watch the performance of any of the forms of oral literature and identify performance techniques applied
- Discuss and share findings with peers
How does performance affect the subject matter in oral literature?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio-visual resources
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Oral presentations - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists
8 1
Oral Literature
Poetry
Performance in Oral Literature- Practical Performance
Appreciation of Poetry- Persona
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Perform oral literature pieces effectively
- Use verbal and non-verbal cues appropriately
- Acknowledge the place of performance in oral literature for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Perform an oral literature piece using the performance techniques
- Review each other's performance for creativity and correctness
- Record performances for assessment
How does performance affect the subject matter in oral literature?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio-visual resources
- Recording devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Performance assessment - Peer assessment - Video assessment - Checklists
8 2
Poetry
Appreciation of Poetry- Subject Matter
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the subject matter in poems for literary analysis
- Analyse the themes in poems for literary appreciation
- Acknowledge the importance of subject matter for literary appreciation
The learner is guided to:
- Read or recite a given poem and describe the subject matter of the poem
- Share findings with peers
- Present the themes brought out in a poem on a flow chart and display for peer review
How do themes in poems capture our shared experiences?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Flow chart assessment - Oral presentations - Peer assessment - Checklists
8 3
Poetry
Appreciation of Poetry- Themes in Poems from Kenya
Appreciation of Poetry- Significance of Subject Matter
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse the themes in poems for literary appreciation
- Discuss various themes in Kenyan poetry
- Acknowledge the importance of subject matter for literary appreciation
The learner is guided to:
- Search a variety of poems on different themes and discuss them in class with peers
- Recite poems on the environment and analyse their themes
- Share findings with peers
How do themes in poems capture our shared experiences?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Reading logs
- Recitation assessment - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment
8 4
Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Log and Sessions
Anthology of Short Stories- Plot and Setting
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Maintain a reading log for poems
- Conduct poetry reading sessions
- Acknowledge the importance of subject matter for literary appreciation
The learner is guided to:
- Conduct poetry sessions as a class to read varied poems
- Prepare a reading log on poems read and identify the subject matter and themes from the poems
- Share their reading logs with peers for peer reviews and recommendations
How do themes in poems capture our shared experiences?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Reading logs
- Class portfolio
- Teacher's Guide
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts
- Manilla papers
- Reading log assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment - Self-assessment
8 5
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Anthology of Short Stories- Character and Characterisation
Anthology of Short Stories- Character Relationships
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse the characters and their traits for literary analysis
- Identify relationships between characters
- Appreciate the value of the short story for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Identify the characters in the short story and their traits
- Practise hot seating for various characters
- Link the characters to real life and draw lessons
How do characters in short stories reflect our society?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Hot seating assessment - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment
9 1
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Anthology of Short Stories- Themes and Lessons
Anthology of Short Stories- Language and Style
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify themes in short stories
- Extract moral lessons from short stories
- Appreciate the value of the short story for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Pick out the moral lessons from the short story
- Discuss themes in the short stories
- Relate lessons to real life experiences
Why should we pick moral lessons from short stories?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Charts
- Oral questions - Group discussions - Written questions - Peer assessment
9 2
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Autobiography- Language and Style
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the stylistic devices in an autobiography for literary analysis
- Discuss the language and style in the autobiography for literary analysis
- Acknowledge the significance of language and style in autobiographies for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Read an autobiography
- Team up to identify stylistic devices used
- Identify the point of view used in narration in the autobiography
- Discuss the language and style in the autobiography
How do language and style enhance the presentation of an autobiography?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Autobiographies
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Oral presentations - Written questions - Peer assessment - Observation
9 3
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Autobiography- History and Culture
Songs/Oral Poetry- Form of Initiation Songs
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse the influence of history and culture on autobiography
- Relate autobiography to real life experiences
- Acknowledge the significance of language and style in autobiographies for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Make notes on the language and style in the autobiography
- Share their work for peer review
- Discusses the influence that history and culture have had on the autobiography
How do language and style enhance the presentation of an autobiography?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Autobiographies
- Class portfolio
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Audio recordings
- Charts
- Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment - Group discussions - Checklists
9 4
8

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Songs/Oral Poetry- Subject Matter and Functions
Songs/Oral Poetry- Performance of Initiation Songs
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse the subject matter and functions of a given initiation song
- Discuss values depicted in initiation songs
- Acknowledge the significance of initiation songs in promoting culture
The learner is guided to:
- Read a given initiation song and collaborate to discuss its subject matter
- Discuss the values depicted in the initiation songs
- Make notes on functions of initiation songs
How do the initiation songs propagate promotion of culture?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio-visual resources
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Recording devices
- Oral presentations - Written questions - Group discussions - Peer assessment
9 5
Poetry
Appreciation of Poetry- Imagery
Appreciation of Poetry- Simile
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe imagery in a poem for literary analysis
- Analyse imagery in a poem for literary appreciation
- Acknowledge the importance of imagery for literary appreciation
The learner is guided to:
- Search the meaning of 'imagery' from print and non-print sources
- Identify types of imagery in poetry and share with peers
- Team up to prepare a mind map summarising the types of imagery and display in class
How does the use of imagery promote imagination and creativity in poetry?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide
- Mind map assessment - Oral questions - Peer assessment - Observation
10 1
Poetry
Appreciation of Poetry- Metaphor
Appreciation of Poetry- Composing with Imagery
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify and analyse metaphors in poetry
- Distinguish between similes and metaphors
- Acknowledge the importance of imagery for literary appreciation
The learner is guided to:
- Work jointly to match metaphors to their meaning
- Discuss the significance of imagery in a given poem
- Collaborate and use imagery, similes and metaphors to write a poem on road safety
How does the use of imagery promote imagination and creativity in poetry?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- Class portfolio
- Teacher's Guide
- Matching exercise assessment - Poem composition assessment - Peer assessment - Portfolio assessment
10 2
Fiction and Non-Fiction
The Play from Kenya- Performance Preparation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse sections of the play for performance
- Select appropriate scenes for performance
- Appreciate the value of performing plays
The learner is guided to:
- Read sections of the play from Kenya
- Collaborate to select scenes for performance
- Discuss character roles and relationships
- Assign roles for performance
Why is performance important in studying plays?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Play from Kenya
- Digital devices
- Scripts
- Teacher's Guide
- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions - Role allocation assessment
10 3
Fiction and Non-Fiction
The Play from Kenya- Rehearsals and Blocking
The Play from Kenya- Performance Techniques
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Rehearse selected scenes from the play
- Apply blocking and stage movement
- Appreciate the value of performing plays
The learner is guided to:
- Practice lines and dialogue delivery
- Work on stage blocking and movement
- Collaborate with peers on character interactions
- Use props and costumes appropriately
Why is performance important in studying plays?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Play from Kenya
- Props
- Costumes
- Performance space
- Teacher's Guide
- Audio-visual resources
- Rehearsal assessment - Observation - Peer assessment - Blocking assessment
10 4
Fiction and Non-Fiction
The Play from Kenya- Final Rehearsal
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Introduction and Features
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Conduct final rehearsals for performance
- Refine performance techniques
- Appreciate the value of performing plays
The learner is guided to:
- Conduct full run-through of selected scenes
- Make adjustments based on feedback
- Perfect timing and coordination
- Prepare for final performance
Why is performance important in studying plays?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Play from Kenya
- Props
- Costumes
- Performance space
- Teacher's Guide
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Rehearsal assessment - Observation - Peer assessment - Self-assessment
10 5
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Themes and Techniques
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Writing Practice
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify themes in literary journalism
- Analyse storytelling techniques used
- Appreciate the importance of literary journalism for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Read literary journalism pieces and identify themes
- Discuss storytelling techniques such as narrative structure, character development, and descriptive language
- Compare literary journalism with fiction
- Share findings with peers
What makes literary journalism different from regular news reporting?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Notebooks
- Class portfolio
- Oral presentations - Group discussions - Written analysis - Peer assessment
11 1
9

Oral Literature
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Objectives
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the preparation process for fieldwork
- Formulate the objectives of the fieldwork project
- Appreciate the value of fieldwork in research
The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on the significance of field work in oral literature and present their findings
- Team up to prepare for a fieldwork project
- Explore objectives, methods of data collection and ethical considerations in fieldwork
Why is fieldwork important in oral literature?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide
- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions - Peer assessment
11 2
Oral Literature
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Importance
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Methods of Data Collection
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of fieldwork in oral literature
- Evaluate methods of data collection in fieldwork
- Appreciate the value of fieldwork in research
The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to summarise the information in a graphic organiser and display in the classroom for peer review
- Collaborate to discuss the value of the fieldwork project
- Make notes on importance of fieldwork
Why is fieldwork important in oral literature?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Graphic organiser assessment - Oral presentations - Peer assessment - Checklists
11 3
Oral Literature
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Requirements and Ethics
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Preparation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain ethical considerations in fieldwork
- Identify requirements for conducting fieldwork
- Appreciate the value of fieldwork in research
The learner is guided to:
- Explore objectives, methods of data collection and ethical considerations in fieldwork
- Discuss ethical considerations in conducting fieldwork
- Make notes on fieldwork requirements
Why is fieldwork important in oral literature?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide
- Recording devices
- Notebooks
- Oral questions - Written questions - Group discussions - Checklists
11 4
Oral Literature
Poetry
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Execution
Appreciation of Poetry- Tone and Mood
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Conduct a fieldwork research on short forms for literary appreciation
- Collect data using appropriate methods
- Appreciate the value of fieldwork in research
The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a fieldwork research on short forms as an extended learning activity
- Collect data using appropriate methods
- Document fieldwork experiences
Why is fieldwork important in oral literature?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Recording devices
- Notebooks
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Poetry books
- Charts
- Fieldwork assessment - Observation - Data collection assessment - Checklists
11 5
Poetry
Appreciation of Poetry- Subject Matter
Appreciation of Poetry- Themes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Examine the subject matter in poems for literary analysis
- Analyse themes in a variety of poems for literary appreciation
- Acknowledge the significance of subject matter in poems for literary appreciation
The learner is guided to:
- Read a variety of poems and collaborate to describe the subject matter
- Search a variety of poems on different themes and discuss them in class with peers
- Share findings with peers
Why is it important to study a variety of themes in poetry?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment - Checklists
12 1
Poetry
Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Sessions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Conduct poetry sessions for varied reading
- Maintain a reading log on poems
- Acknowledge the significance of subject matter in poems for literary appreciation
The learner is guided to:
- Conduct poetry sessions as a class to read varied poems
- Prepare a reading log on poems read and identify the subject matter and themes from the poems
- Share their reading logs with peers for peer reviews and recommendations
Why is it important to study a variety of themes in poetry?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Reading logs
- Class portfolio
- Teacher's Guide
- Reading log assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment - Self-assessment
12 2
Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Log
Anthology of Short Stories- Themes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Maintain a comprehensive reading log
- Track subject matter and themes in poems
- Acknowledge the significance of subject matter in poems for literary appreciation
The learner is guided to:
- Prepare a reading log on poems read and identify the subject matter and themes from the poems
- Share their reading logs with peers for peer reviews and recommendations
- Make improvements based on feedback
Why is it important to study a variety of themes in poetry?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Reading logs
- Teacher's Guide
- Anthology of short stories
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Reading log assessment - Self-assessment - Peer assessment - Observation
12 3
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Anthology of Short Stories- Themes and Real Life
Anthology of Short Stories- Language and Style
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Relate thematic concerns in short stories to values for lifelong learning
- Link themes to real life concerns
- Appreciate the values in short stories for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Link themes to real life concerns and draw moral lessons
- Discuss how values are depicted from themes in the short story
- Relate the aspects of values depicted in the short story to real life
Why do we study short stories in literature?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Charts
- Oral presentations - Group discussions - Written questions - Peer assessment
12 4
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Anthology of Short Stories- Values
Anthology of Short Stories- Comprehensive Analysis
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss values depicted in short stories
- Relate values to real life experiences
- Appreciate the values in short stories for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how values are depicted from themes in the short story
- Relate the aspects of values depicted in the short story to real life
- Make presentations on values identified
Why do we study short stories in literature?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Charts
- Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment - Observation
12 5
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Structure and Language
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Themes and Values
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Writing and Publishing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss the themes in literary journalism for literary analysis
- Analyse the language and style in literary journalism for literary appreciation
- Appreciate the importance of literary journalism for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Read a report or story from a magazine or newspaper
- Collaborate to identify the themes in the stories
- Summarise their findings in a chart and share with peers
- Discuss the language and style used
How can literary journalism promote lifelong learning?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Class portfolio
- Observation - Oral presentations - Chart assessment - Peer assessment

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